Guide to buying Manulife Financial stock in Canada

Manulife Financial is an insurance - life business based in Canada. Manulife Financial stocks (MFC) are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and all prices are listed in Canadian Dollars.

Its last market close was C$49.21. Manulife Financial employs 37,000 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around C$31.9 billion.

Keep reading to see up-to-date Manulife Financial stock price and performance data, along with a step-by-step guide for how to buy Manulife Financial stock in Canada.

Manulife Financial (MFC) stock summary

Company stock name	Manulife Financial Corp
Stock ticker symbol	MFC
Exchange	Toronto Stock Exchange
Open	C$49.26
High	C$49.73
Low	C$49.15
Close	C$49.21
Adjusted closing	C$49.21
Volume The number of stocks traded during the day	6,526,800
52-week stock price range	C$36.16 – C$49.62
Where to buy Manulife Financial stock	Buy on CIBC Investor's Edge

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on November 30, 2025, and all amounts are in CAD.

Can I buy Manulife Financial stock in Canada?

Yes, you can buy Manulife Financial stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) exchange. Platforms like Interactive Brokers will allow you to directly buy Manulife Financial stock from within Canada.

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Manulife Financial stock chart (Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX): MFC)

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Manulife Financial stock price

Manulife Financial's stock price at the last available market close was C$49.21 (as of November 30, 2025). Keep in mind that Manulife Financial's stock price can be impacted on a daily, or even hourly, basis by factors like company performance, the broader economy and investor sentiments.

Is Manulife Financial stock a buy or sell right now?

The technical analysis gauge above shows real-time buy or sell ratings and analysis for Manulife Financial stock based on your selected timeframe. It uses three widely followed indicators—moving averages, oscillators and pivots—but this does not represent investment advice or a guarantee of success. Finder may not concur with these signals and accepts no responsibility for the performance of your stocks.

Can I buy Manulife Financial stock on the TSX?

No, you cannot buy Manulife Financial stock on the TSX because Manulife Financial stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, Manulife Financial stock is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "MFC."

That said, if you're wondering how to invest in Manulife Financial stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to Toronto Stock Exchange, like Interactive Brokers.

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Manulife Financial stock dividends

Manulife Financial dividend payout ratio: 30.27% of net profits

Recently Manulife Financial has paid out, on average, around 30.27% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 3.56% of the current stock value.

This means that, over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), Manulife Financial shareholders could enjoy a 3.56% return on their shares in the form of dividend payments. In Manulife Financial's case, that would currently equate to about C$1.72 per share.

While Manulife Financial's payout ratio might seem fairly standard, it's worth remembering that Manulife Financial may be investing much of the rest of its net profits in future growth.

Manulife Financial's next dividend payout is expected around December 19, 2025. To benefit, you'll need to buy Manulife Financial stocks before November 26, 2025 (the "ex-dividend date").

Manulife Financial stock performance metrics

Here are some common key metrics for Manulife Financial stock that analysts often use to help gauge a stock's value—P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA.

• Manulife Financial's P/E ratio

  Manulife Financial's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over the past 12 months gives a trailing price/earnings (P/E) ratio of roughly 15x. In other words, Manulife Financial shares trade at around 15 times recent earnings.

• Manulife Financial's PEG ratio

  Manulife Financial's price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio is calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its earnings growth, which comes out to about 0.7782. A lower ratio can suggest a stock offers better value, while a higher ratio may suggest worse value.

  The PEG ratio provides a broader view than the P/E ratio alone, as it factors in Manulife Financial's expected earnings growth. By accounting for growth, investors can use the PEG ratio to compare the valuations of multiple high-growth companies.

• Manulife Financial's EBITDA

  Manulife Financial's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is C$9.8 billion. EBITDA is a measure of a company's overall financial performance and is often used as a proxy for a company's profitability.

Has Manulife Financial stock ever split?

Manulife Financial's stocks were split on a 2:1 basis on May 22, 2006. So, if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Manulife Financial stocks, just the quantity.

However, indirectly, the new 50% lower stock price could have impacted the market appetite for Manulife Financial stocks, which in turn could have impacted Manulife Financial's stock price.

How volatile is Manulife Financial stock?

Over the last 12 months, Manulife Financial's stocks price has ranged from C$36.16 to as high as C$49.62. Manulife Financial's beta measurement of stock volatility is 0.87. For comparison, the market (Toronto Stock Exchange) average beta is 1. This would suggest that Manulife Financial's stocks are less volatile than average (on this exchange).

Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of Manulife Financial's beta stock volatility rating.

Manulife Financial company and revenue performance

Market Capitalization The total market value of Manulife Financial's outstanding shares	C$83.4 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	C$15.8 billion
Operating margin (TTM)	25.29%
Profit margin	18.50%
Revenue (TTM)	C$31.9 billion
Return on assets (TTM)	0.56%
Return on equity (TTM)	11.80%
Earnings per share (TTM)	C$3.08
50-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 50 days	C$45.70
200-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 200 days	C$43.41

All dollar amounts in this table are in CAD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 30, 2025.

Manulife Financial company profile

Manulife Financial Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides financial products and services in the United States, Canada, Asia, and internationally. It operates through Wealth and Asset Management Businesses; Insurance and Annuity Products; and Corporate and Other segments.

The Wealth and Asset Management Businesses segment offers investment advice and solutions to retirement, retail, and institutional clients through multiple distribution channels, including agents and brokers affiliated with the company, independent securities brokerage firms and financial advisors pension plan consultants, and banks. The Insurance and Annuity Products segment provides deposit and credit products; and individual life insurance, individual and group long-term care insurance, and guaranteed and partially guaranteed annuity products through multiple distribution channels, including insurance agents, brokers, banks, financial planners, and direct marketing.

The Corporate and Other segment is involved in the property and casualty reinsurance businesses; and run-off reinsurance operations, including variable annuities, and accident and health. The company also manages timberland and agricultural portfolios; and engages in the insurance agency, broker dealer, investment counseling, portfolio and mutual fund management, property and casualty insurance, and fund and investment management businesses.

In addition, it provides integrated banking products and services.

• Common company-related questions about Manulife Financial

  What percentage of Manulife Financial is owned by insiders or institutions?
  Currently 0.028% of Manulife Financial stocks are held by insiders and 55.948% by institutions.

  How many people work for Manulife Financial?
  Latest data suggests 37,000 work at Manulife Financial.

  When does the fiscal year end for Manulife Financial?
  Manulife Financial's fiscal year ends in December.

  Where is Manulife Financial based?
  Manulife Financial's address is: 200 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4W 1E5

  What is Manulife Financial's ISIN number?
  Manulife Financial's international securities identification number is: CA56501R1064

  What is Manulife Financial's CUSIP number?
  Manulife Financial's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 56501R106

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Do I have to pay tax on gains from Manulife Financial stock sales in Canada?

Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling Manulife Financial stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:

1. Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
2. Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
3. Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).

You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.

Frequently asked questions about Manulife Financial stock

• Can I buy Manulife Financial stock directly as a Canadian investor?

  Yes, Canadian investors can buy Manulife Financial stock directly through various online brokerage platforms available in Canada. You can compare trading platform options and fees for buying Manulife Financial stock in our table here.

• How much is Manulife Financial stock worth?

  As of the last market close (on November 30, 2025), Manulife Financial stock is worth C$49.21 per share.

• Can Canadians buy American stocks?

  Yes, Canadians can buy American stocks through Canadian trading platforms that give access to American stock exchanges such as the NYSE and Nasdaq. The good news is that most Canadian brokerage platforms, like Questrade, Interactive Brokers, Moomoo and Wealthsimple, give access to US exchanges. Read our full guide on how to buy US stocks in Canada to learn more.

• Can I buy fractional shares of Manulife Financial stock?

  Yes, it may be possible to buy fractional shares of Manulife Financial stock depending on the trading platform you're signed up with. Fractional shares can allow you to invest in Manulife Financial stock even when you can't afford its full share price. You can read our full guide to how fractional shares work to learn more.

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